Martin Sorrell

Posted at16:3712 Jun

New joiners for Sir Martin's firm

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A year ago, Sir Martin Sorrell stepped down from WPP - the world's largest advertising agency, which he had run for 33 years - after an internal investigation into claims of personal misconduct, which he denied.

WPP held its annual general meeting today - where Sir Martin's successor, Mark Read, told investors that the financial guidance for the group was unchanged.

Sir Martin, meanwhile, is announcing new appointments to the S4 Capital business he set up after his departure. Scott Spirit is joining as chief growth officer and Elizabeth Buchanan is joining as a non-executive director.

Mr Spirit joins from an artificial intelligence company, and had previously worked at WPP, while Ms Buchanan comes via her full-service digital ad agency, The White Agency, and roles at WPP, OMD Worldwide and most recently Rokt.

Posted at18:533 May

'Frenetic'

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"New business activity is frenetic and the pipeline is still at twice the level of last year".

Martin Sorrell's S4 Capital confirms deal talks

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Sir Martin Sorrell's marketing firm S4 Capital has responded to speculation that it may buy US adverting firm Mightyhive, saying it "confirms that, as it often is, it is in discussions with the owners of several digital marketing services businesses about a possible acquisition".